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Susan Boyle pays tribute to loyal fans

NIALL O'DOWD

IrishCentral.com Publisher

Published Monday, November 23, 2009, 11:18 AM

Updated Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 2:13 PM

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The incredible Susan Boyle

I've seen starstruck fans in my time, but the hundreds of Susan Boyle fans who crammed into the Rock restaurant at Rockefeller Center after her NBC performance this morning beat the best of them.

Unfortunately I got there late because of the crowds and missed the beginning of the event.

Dressed in their red outfits and carrying Susan CDs and scarves, the fans gave a hero's welcome to the Scottish star as she entered the restaurant and sat down for breakfast with them.

Around a circular table she was presented with the quilt which was lovingly stitched and patched together by fans from all over the country.

She seemed overwhelmed with the gift and at one point I think wiped a tear from her eye.

It was certainly a wonderful way to show her how much her American fan base adores her.

She is smaller and younger-looking in person, but carried herself with confidence and class throughout. She has clearly come to be far more at ease with her fame and bantered with her fans.

Her debut album will certainly up that fame into the stratosphere.

At one point she even did her famous swivel for her fans and gave every appearance of loving the interaction between them and her.

She kissed a Scottish gentleman bedecked in a kilt and was completely relaxed and at ease.

Many had traveled from all over the country to be with her and she took time and was incredibly gracious with them all.

Afterwards as the fans piled out, an area was set aside for a Susan photograph with the fans. They all gathered together in a sea of red with Susan in the middle to make a wonderful souvenir photograph of a special occasion.

I also had a brief moment to shake her hand and congratulate her on her extraordinary success.

It was quite a moment.

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Posted by winship1716 on Nov 30, 2009, 02:13 AM EST

she was great i havent seen any other star be as nice to their fans as she is she is very classy and just a lovely person we all love her

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Posted by neely12 on Nov 25, 2009, 12:59 PM EST

My New York trip to see Susan was Fantastic and well worth it! Susan was a delight and very gracious. My hope for her is all the best in the years to come. Patty from Ohio

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Posted by graysea on Nov 25, 2009, 03:57 AM EST

Hi Niall, I am sorry I missed you at the restaurant. We must have crossed paths. However, I did get to shake Susan's hand and get into the fan picture with Susan. I also got to hear her sing and see her on stage. I waved to her through a door, and she waved back. What a wonderful time I had. Susan sang 3 songs (twice) and it was absolutely amazing. She was so relaxed. The sign of a pure professional singing star who knows how to sing a song.

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Posted by ChrisinPAUSA on Nov 24, 2009, 11:43 PM EST

We were hopng to meet you at the Scottish restaurant or at the brunch Mr. O'Dowd. Susan is so pretty and funny. I was lucky enough to be there. Thanks always for what you write about her. You are our hero!

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Posted by phyll50211 on Nov 24, 2009, 11:59 AM EST

Thank you for your positive and loving comments re Susan. Yesterday re the concert and always. I was hoping to meet you, as I was the one who designed and embroidered your square. The quilt represents all the continents, all the US. Blessings to you. Phyllis

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Posted by lorias1228 on Nov 24, 2009, 04:15 AM EST

New Susan Boyle first hand report from the today show posted: http://indianasusanboylefan.blogspot.com/

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